Property investor confidence remains resilient despite pressures: PIPA national survey

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Australian property investors remain bullish about the long-term benefits of residential real estate, shrugging off concerns about stricter lending conditions property price bubbles and oversupply, the third annual Property Investment... Read more continue reading

Managed Accounts proposed merger with Linear Financial

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Managed Accounts Holdings Limited (“Managed Accounts”) (ASX: MGP) is pleased to announce it has submitted a non-binding conditional proposal to undertake a merger with Linear Financial Holdings Pty Ltd (“Linear”)... Read more continue reading

Softly softly approach to introduction of TBAR urged

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The SMSF Association is urging the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to adopt a practical approach to the introduction of the Transfer Balance Account Report (TBAR) to give SMSF trustees more... Read more continue reading

Super reforms get SMSF Association tick of approval

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The SMSF Association has thrown its weight behind the superannuation reforms introduced into the Parliament last week, believing they will improve accountability and member outcomes. The Minister for Revenue and... Read more continue reading

AFA and Zurich Announce Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the finalists in the prestigious 2017 AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Awards (the Awards). The... Read more continue reading

Super system needs ‘sustained period’ of stability

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The SMSF Association has told the Productivity Commission that a lack of stability in the superannuation system is an impediment to an efficient superannuation system that can deliver the best... Read more continue reading

ANZ and AFA announce finalists for the 2017 Rising Star of the Year award

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ANZ and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the six finalists for the 2017 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award. Now in its 13th year, the award... Read more continue reading

TAL and the AFA reveal Female Excellence in Advice Award finalists

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the finalists for the Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award. The finalists are in the... Read more continue reading

FPA’s partnership with Banqer to boost financial literacy in schools

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a partnership with Banqer, an online interactive learning tool designed to assist teaching financial literacy and help boost motivation in primary... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF and AIMS sign agreement providing the members service providers network with ANZIIF membership

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has entered an agreement with A&I Member Services (AIMS) that will see all members of the service provider equipped... Read more continue reading